Easy wreath cake

Make your Christmas cake extra special this year with this easy and speedy decoration

Easy risotto with bacon & peas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Not for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go

Fruity teacake

Perfect with a reviving cuppa, this cake
is a keeper and will happily sit in a tin
for a week or so

Classic lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins

Creamy beetroot risotto

This vivid risotto is simply baked in the oven, so there’s no need to spend lots of time at the stove stirring

Three-hour shoulder of lamb

This one-pot roast is simplicity itself – cooking the shoulder slowly means the meat will melt away from the bone

Green bean minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

Coconut tart

The filling of this tart ends up a like a gorgeous, sweet, coconut macaroon. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream

Devilled mushrooms

Bring out the devil in a dinner party with these spicy mushrooms

Leek & mustard vinaigrette with Carmarthen ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Chef Stephen Terry showcases the best Welsh ingredients in this prepare-ahead dinner party starter